Hello Readers! :D Riley here, and I am so sorry for the 7 - 8 MONTH wait for the last chapter, and I'm going to say, I am not dead XD. And again I am so sorry, I thought this chapter wouldn't take so long but I think the 'writing' section of my brain hate me! XD. Because I've got hit with writer's block over & over again! But though it sucks, I'm never giving up on this story. but first, Recap! The party has just begun at Starks home. Everything seems to be going great, but as time goes on, I think the atmosphere will change.

And as the night goes on, everyone begins to kick back & relax. Couples & single people dance, other are getting alcohol from the kitchen and from Stark's bartender. Teenagers are getting their groove on in the livingroom that has become the 'Dance Floor' and others that are just hanging out around the house. And as Phoenix and I are sitting on a couch in the living room, cuddling each other:

Phoenix: "So honey, anything you wanna do?"

Me: "Well, how about we go dancing?" I ask

Phoenix: "sure." she replies with that cute lil smile on her face. And as we cuddle everyone else is having fun. Felicia and Hiryu are on the dance floor, as are Dante & Laura.

Dante: "The music their playing are kick ass! I never thought Stark was into this music." He says while his & Laura's body are rubbing against each others.

Laura: "I bet he isn't. He's probably just playing this just the get everyone in the mood for partying." She says while grinding her hips into Dante's.

Felicia: "Most likely, look at Tony." She points at him and the four look at him as Tony is plugging his ear, not being to big of a fan of this genre of music. And that gets a good laugh out of the four, then they go back to dancing.

And as the clock reaches 11:58pm, only leaving: 2 minutes left of 2012. (the year the story takes place in) And as it starts getting closer to the countdown everyone is so excited, except one reploid. As Zero is hanging out on the first floor balcony, with a bottle of beer.

Zero: "...*sigh*..." He look up at the night sky and pictures Hsein-ko's face "Why did you have to go..." He takes a few more gulps from the bottle, finishing it off. Then he hears,

Female Voice: "Why are you out here?"

And Zero turns & see's Jill Valentine standing there wearing a black bunny hug & dark jeans. And she smiles & walks up to him while holding two glass cups & a bottle of wine.

Zero: "Hey Miss Valentine." He says with a smile.

Jill: "Hello Z. And you don't always need to be so formal Zero." She giggles & stands beside & hands him the other wine glass.

Zero: "Thank you."

Jill: "No problem kiddo." And she pours both of them some wine. They 'clink' their glasses together and drink the wine.

Zero: "That's some good wine. But what else would you expect from the richest kid on the planet earth, Ha-ha."

Jill: "Hehe, true." She smiles at her. "Well, there's only a couple of minutes left of the year."

Zero: "This year went by fast. Just like every other year, ha-ha."

Jill: "That is actually quite true." Then suddenly the music gets turned off and then they hear,

Tony: "Everyone can I have your attention." And the party calms down & all look at Tony who is standing in the center of the livingroom. "There is only a minute left of the year! So everyone get ready for the countdown!" And everyone starts getting excited for the end of 2012 and the beginning of 2013.

Party: "10!"

Dante & Laura: "9!"

Party: "8!"

Morrigan & Chris: "7!"

Party: "6!"

Party: "5!"

Hiryu & Felicia: "4!"

Me & Phoenix: "3!"

Zero & Jill: "2!"

Everyone: "1! HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

People start cheering, whistling, dancing around in joy. And couples begin to kiss each other for the 'New Year's kiss' (I think there's something like that XD). Phoenix & I are holding each other in a lover's embrace. Morrigan is literally trying to 'get it on' with Chris, Dante & Laura are kissing each other passionately. Strider is playfully kissing Felicia on the neck which is making her giggle & blush. And then this is Zero watching all of this.

Zero: "... *sigh* Well, anyway whats your New year resolution Ji-" Then suddenly he gets pulled into a lip lock from Jill as she's blushing and runs her hand through his long soft blonde hair.

Zero: "HM?!" His eyes widen and his face gets redder from this surprise kiss. And then to his surprise, Zero starts loving the sensation of Jill's lips pressed against his own. And he begins to kiss her back & places his hands on her hips.

HELLO FANFIC! I'm not dead XD, I'm so sorry with all these long waits for the new chapters. I've hit more writers blocks than I should. And I will NEVER! NEVER give up on this story. I will write this story from beginning to end. SO all my readers don't freak out. And anyway. In this chapter the party finally reached midnight and it looks like Zero has found someone who can fill the empty spaces in his heart. Anyway the rest of the NEW YEAR'S PARTY in the next chapter. (And anyway it's April 3rd. My 20th Birthday! YAY :D) See you then!